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MINUTES
Burlingame, California
Regular Meeting
August 29, 1952
Present Absent Others Present
Brown Mattock City Engineer iKarr
Harris Planning Consultant Mann
Henderson Building Inspector Watson
Mitchell City Attorney Karmel
Stivers Councilman Simonds
Councilman Love
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. - Chairman Mitchell
presiding.
The minutes of the previous meeting of July 31, 1952, as submitted to
members of the Commission were approved and adopted upon motion of
Commissioner Stivers, seconded by Commissioner Harris and unanimously
carried.
The application of Dave Firenze for a building permit to construct a
storage warehouse on the old Bayshore highway in the industrial area, sub-
mitted at the last meeting of the Planning Commission, was again presented
for Commission cons 'deration and action. Mr. Fisk, partner of Mr. Firenze,
in attendance, upon being questioned by the Commission, stated that the
20 foot easement discussed at the previous meeting had been granted,
confirmed by Mr. Dore, also in attendance. City Engineer Marr advised
that the proposed elelvation of the warehouse and set back lines conform
to zoning requirements. Commissioner Harris questioned whether provision
had been made for landscaping, to which Mr. Fisk assured the Commission
that appropriate landscaping would be provided and to the satisfaction
of the Park :superintendent. "r. Fisk was questioned whether a set of
plans were available and upon being advised they were not in his posses-
sion, Mr. Fisk was excused to obtain the plans for approval prior to the
ad';ournment of the meeting.
No action was taken on the application for the remodeling of the premiczes
of Mr. J. J. Morgan on Carmelita Avenue and El Camino Real upon being
advised by Building Inspector Watson that Mr. Morgan has not requested
a formal building permit.
A letter was read from Dr. W. I. Petersen, requesting Commission approval
to erect a medical building at Juanita Avenue and California Drive. Plans
accompanied the letter. Dr. Petersen, present at the meeting was advised
that the request required a public hearing and a fee of �25.00 should be
depos ted with the City Clerk for the mailin; of appropriate notices to
be mailed to property owners within the radius of 500 feet in conformity
with ordinance regulations. A public hearing was thereupon scheduled for
the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. Planning Consultant
Minutes 8/29/53 - pg• 2
Mann suggested that the plans remain with the Commission to be studied
at the next study meeting.
letter from the Jan Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit Commission, was
read, advising that the firm of DeLeuw, Cather and Company has been
engaged to assist the Commission in its study and analysis of the .rapid
transit problems of the Bay Area and requesting cooperation in the sub-
mission of data and pertinent information. Commissioner Perkins moved
that the Commission be notified that the Planning Commission of the City
of Burlingame will be pleased to -cooperate when a survey is conducted
on the Peninsula. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Harris and
unanimously carried.
A request, submitted by Emil Welt for a permit to convert his apartment
at 121 Park Road into a jewelry store, was briefly di38cussed. Action
was withheld until such time as a formal application for a building
permit is received.
The subject on the application of Dave Firenze was again continued,
with Mr. Fisk's reappearance and presentation of the proposed plans.
In viewing the plans, the Commission noted that the plans did not
indicate the type of construction proposed and were otherwise incomplete.
Mr. Fisk was advised that no action could be taken until an appropriate
set of plans were submitted to the Building Inspector and to the Fire
Chief for their approval and acceptance. Commissioner Perkins moved
that the application, insofar as the set -back lines, the elevation and
other zoning requirements have been conformed with, be approved and that
the applicant apply for a formal permit, acceptable bo the Building
Inspector and to the Fire Chief. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Harris and unanimously carried.
A permit, approved by both the Building Inspector and the Fire Chief,was
submitted by Gunnar Klint for the -construction of a six unit apartment
house on the 1100 block on E1 Camino Real. In a discussion on the
proposed construction, Chairman Mitchell stated that in his opinion
certain features were sub -standard and questioned whether the three foot
walkway to the entrance as indicated on the plans was too narrow. There
being no conflict with ordinance regulations, Commissioner Perkins moved
that the permit be approved, seconded by Commissioner Brown and carried.
Secretary Perkins read reports oh: (1) the combined meeting of the
Planning Commission, representatives of the Recreation Commission, the
Recreation Department, the Burlingame Elementary School and High School,
held for the purpose of discussing and reviewing the proposed Master Plan
for the development of the Mills Estate. It was recommended that the
County Planning Commission be notifiedof the Commission's acceptance of
the report that the Commission desires to reserve the right to question
any zoning changes outlined in the Master Plan. I'he Secretary was
instructed to send a copy of the report to Mr. Frank Skillman, Planning
Engineer for the County of San Mateo, together with the views expressed
by the Commissioners;
(2) the recent quarterly meeting of the Tri C ounty Planning Council
held at the Adobe Creek Lodge, Los Alto, with the City of Sunnyvale as
the host city;
Minutes 8/20/53 - pg. 2
(3) Tri County Planning Council announcement that planning courses
are scheduled for every Thursday evening at 7:30 P.M. at the,San Mateo
Junior College Campus, for a series of eight sessions, 500 registra-
tion fee.
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Building Inspector Watson advised that protests have been received on
the carports being constructed on an apartment on Fairfield Road. The
Secretary was instructed to communicate with Mr. Ross Robison, the
architect, advising him that the carports must be enclosed.
Questioned by the Commission, Councilman Love stated that in response to
an inquiry on the establishment of a "Parking Authority" the Council had
approved the appointments of the several intere-ited property owners to
serve as a it fact-finding" committee.
Planning Consultant Mann advised that the work on the recodification of
the ordinances has reached the stage that public hearings may be
scheduled in the near future.
Councilman Simonds emphasized the importance of plans for the construc-
tion of buildings, etc., requiring Commission attention, being submitted
to the Commission for consideration at its study meetings. he also
suggested that the City Clerk, the Building Inspector and the Fire Chief
be informed of the Planning Commission's procedure to be followed in
the future.
City Engineer Marr suggested that the rules and regulations adopted by
tn.e Commission, be mimeographed and submitted to all applicants when
requesting planning consideration or approval.
Commissioner Brown recommended that the Commission accept only proposed
plans legibly presented on blue prints.
Chairman Mitchell inquired as to the status relative to a contemplated
rest home at 560 El Camino Real. Planning Consultant Mann que-tioned City
Attorney Karmel as to whether a rest home is permissible in an apartment
zone. The City Attorney advised that it is considered a commercial
enterprise and no encouragement should be given to this type of activity
unless it is in the commercial zone. After further discussion, it was
determined that the matter required a public hearing for a change in
zoning.
The meeting was regularly adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK B. PERKINS
secretary
Notes by
EKLage